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Unfortunately due to circumstances beyond our control, we are unable to use our usual meeting place for the next 2 weeks, so we have made alternative arrangements. We are meeting instead in the cafe at the Plaza Centre in Southchurch Road from 12 noon until 2 pm. It’s very informal, we’ll just be chatting while we knit or crochet, and refreshments will be available to buy.

Just a seasonal reminder about easyfundraising… If you order gifts or shopping online, please consider visiting sites via the easyfundraising website at www.easyfundraising.org.uk

It is supported by a large number of online retailers who will donate a percentage to Craftable for each qualifying purchase. It doesn’t cost you a penny, but raises vital funds for this very worthwhile cause.

On Thursday, Craftable has the SAVS Market Stall outside Footlocker in Southend High Street. Please come along and say hello – I’ll be very happy to see you! We will have craft items for sale, plus lots of information about what we do. If you have a neighbour, friend or relative who you think would enjoy an afternoon of crafting once a week, pick up a leaflet with contact details 🙂

Well, we’ve had so much interest shown in Craftable since November that it’s almost time to relaunch. In preparation, there is now a funding campaign on Indiegogo hoping to raise £2000 by 3rd May 2015, and another to go in by post shortly.

With deep regret, Craftable is being temporarily suspended due to personal problems. Please rest assured this is not a permanent state of affairs, and regular Craftable meetings will relaunch at the earliest possible opportunity. In the meantime, please keep checking back for details of coffee mornings or other meetups for a chance to meet us. Details will be given here, on our Facebook page, and in local media online where possible.

A friend of mine just put a link to this web page on Facebook for me: http://www.treehugger.com/culture/dont-stop-knitting-its-keeping-you-healthy.html

I would take this one step further and say “Don’t Stop Crafting”. I love everything to do with knitting, but there is so much satisfaction to be gained from cutting out fabric letters to glue on bunting, which is how Cherrie and I spent the afternoon.

Unfortunately, last week’s attempt at a fabric-covered notice board failed miserably – the sticky stuff we used dried out. So we also repaired that, and wait with bated breath to see if our second attempt survives the week. What matters is how much we have enjoyed the process!

Tomorrow is going to be a truly exciting day – our first meeting starts at 1pm. I can’t quite believe that we’ve got here, but it’s all systems go, we have biscuits, and it doesn’t get more real than that!